Mostyn is convinced that Howe wants to see the project through to its conclusion at the Vitality Stadium, the smallest ground in the Premier League.

Mostyn added: “He wants to ensure that if and when he does move on he will leave a legacy that will ensure AFC Bournemouth are a Premier League side, not a side that is aspiring to retain its position every year.

“He has made it clear that over the next two or three years hopefully we can establish ourselves as a thoroughbred Premier League side and only then would he consider moving on.”